Joe Burn

A woman who is accused of stealing from Stonestown Galleria, then fleeing to Hawaii before cops confronted her at a Honolulu airport in January, is suspected of being part of a ram-raiding crew that targeted Union Square&#8217;s Dior store in October.

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A woman who is accused of stealing from Stonestown Galleria, then fleeing to Hawaii before cops confronted her at a Honolulu airport in January, is suspected of being part of a ram-raiding crew that targeted Union Square's Dior store in October.

A woman who is accused of stealing from Stonestown Galleria, then fleeing to Hawaii before cops confronted her at a Honolulu airport in January, is suspected of being part of a ram-raiding crew that targeted Union Square&#8217;s Dior store in October.

Denayaha Duree, who is in her early 20s, faces felony charges of burglary, vandalism, and possession of stolen property for her alleged role in the Oct. 11 incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

Denayaha Duree, who is in her early 20s, faces felony charges of burglary, vandalism, and possession of stolen property for her alleged role in the Oct. 11 incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

The pre-dawn burglary involved three vehicles, one of which backed through the front doors of the Dior store on Post Street. Suspects then entered the store and fled with merchandise, police said.

The pre-dawn burglary involved three vehicles, one of which backed through the front doors of the Dior store on Post Street. Suspects then entered the store and fled with merchandise, police said.

Suspected Stonestown shoplifter thought she’d escaped to Hawaii. Then cops said, ‘Aloha’

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Officers patrolling the area witnessed three vehicles speeding away from the scene around 2:42 a.m. A brief pursuit of one vehicle was called off due to safety concerns after the suspect ran a red light, authorities said.

Officers patrolling the area witnessed three vehicles speeding away from the scene around 2:42 a.m. A brief pursuit of one vehicle was called off due to safety concerns after the suspect ran a red light, authorities said.

Investigators later recovered two stolen vehicles believed to have been used in the crime, including the one that smashed through the store&#8217;s entrance.

Investigators later recovered two stolen vehicles believed to have been used in the crime, including the one that smashed through the store's entrance.

Investigators later recovered two stolen vehicles believed to have been used in the crime, including the one that smashed through the store&#8217;s entrance.

Duree, who was already in custody for an unrelated burglary, was booked on additional charges for the Dior incident on Wednesday. She is awaiting court proceedings in her Stonestown shoplifting case.

Duree, who was already in custody for an unrelated burglary, was booked on additional charges for the Dior incident on Wednesday. She is awaiting court proceedings in her Stonestown shoplifting case.

&#8220;This kind of brazen crime will not be tolerated in our city,&#8221; Police Chief Bill Scott said.

"This kind of brazen crime will not be tolerated in our city," Police Chief Bill Scott said.

&#8220;This kind of brazen crime will not be tolerated in our city,&#8221; Police Chief Bill Scott said.

Cops: Stonestown shoplifter who fled to Hawaii raided Dior last month

Max Harrison-Caldwell

Six-year incumbent London Breed has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/07/breed-to-concede-sf-mayors-race-as-frustrated-voters-seek-change/">lost the mayoral election</a> and will soon surrender her post to mayor-elect <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/07/daniel-lurie-wins-san-francisco-mayor/">Daniel Lurie</a>.

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Six-year incumbent London Breed has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/07/breed-to-concede-sf-mayors-race-as-frustrated-voters-seek-change/">lost the mayoral election</a> and will soon surrender her post to mayor-elect <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/07/daniel-lurie-wins-san-francisco-mayor/">Daniel Lurie</a>.

Breed has been a major player in local politics since joining the Board of Supervisors in 2013. Four years later, when Mayor Ed Lee died suddenly, Breed took over as interim mayor and won a special election to remain mayor in 2018.

Breed has been a major player in local politics since joining the Board of Supervisors in 2013. Four years later, when Mayor Ed Lee died suddenly, Breed took over as interim mayor and won a special election to remain mayor in 2018.

She first entered the world of local government as an intern for Mayor Willie Brown. In 1999, she worked on his re-election campaign. The two remain friends to this day.

She first entered the world of local government as an intern for Mayor Willie Brown. In 1999, she worked on his re-election campaign. The two remain friends to this day.

A San Francisco native, Breed grew up in the Western Addition neighborhood. She has spoken often of her hardscrabble upbringing and the scourge of poverty in the city.

A San Francisco native, Breed grew up in the Western Addition neighborhood. She has spoken often of her hardscrabble upbringing and the scourge of poverty in the city.

As mayor, Breed championed housing construction, winning support from YIMBYs like state Sen. Scott Wiener. She has not said what she will do after leaving City Hall.

As mayor, Breed championed housing construction, winning support from YIMBYs like state Sen. Scott Wiener. She has not said what she will do after leaving City Hall.

From left, David Campos, London Breed, David Chiu, Norman Yee, Eric Mar and John Avalos take oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony at the Board of Supervisors meeting in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013.

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City Attorney Dennis Herrera, at podium, gestures toward Board of Supervisors President London Breed, second from left, after announcing a settlement agreement on short term rentals during a news conference Monday, May 1, 2017, at City Hall in San Francisco. San Francisco and Airbnb have reached a deal to end a lawsuit over a law that fines the company for booking rentals not registered with the city. Under the settlement announced Monday, residents looking to list a rental can apply for a city registration number through Airbnb's website. In the background at left is former supervisor David Campos and Doug Engmann, third from left, with ShareBetter SF.

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Acting Mayor of San Francisco London Breed during a meeting with members of the United Palayaz, on Wednesday December 13, 2017, to promote a gun buy back program happening this weekend in San Francisco, Calif.

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Mayor Ed Lee and Board of Supervisors President London Breed arrive for a City Hall news conference in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, to discuss the city's plans for Sunday's protest after the National Park Service approved a permit to the Patriot Prayers group for a demonstration at Crissy Field.

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Acting Mayor London Breed is surrounded by city officials during a City Hall news conference following the announcement that Mayor Ed Lee has died in San Francisco, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00006.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman speaks at a podium surrounded by a large group of people. Cameras capture the event in a formal setting with a government emblem on the podium." class="wp-image-330527"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks at a news conference after Mayor Ed Lee&#8217;s death in December 2017.</figcaption></figure>

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San Francisco Acting Mayor London Breed joins a community candlelight vigil in honor of Mayor Ed Lee at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown in San Francisco, on Thurs. December 21, 2017.

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San Francisco mayoral candidate London Breed speaks to supporters during an election night party Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in San Francisco.

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Governor Gavin Newsom swears in Mayor-elect London Breed as she takes her oath of office outside City Hall July 11, 2018 in San Francisco.

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SF Mayor London Breed talks with a homeless man in front of Outfit on Castro Street as she takes a neighborhood walk this morning on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in San Francisco.

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Suzy Loftus (l to r), interim district attorney, stands with Mayor London Breed (right) as she speaks at a press conference at Far East Cafe regarding the appointment of Suzy Loftus (left) as interim district attorney on Friday October 4, 2019 in San Francisco.

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(l-r) Warriors President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Warriors co-owners Peter Guber and Joe Lacob, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Kristin Lemkau of JP Morgan cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00012.jpg?w=2500" alt="A group of people stand smiling in front of Chase Center, holding a large yellow ribbon with &quot;Ribbon Cutting, September 3, 2019&quot; written on it." class="wp-image-330535"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed joins Golden State Warriors executives and Gov. Gavin Newsom for a ribbon-cutting event at the Chase Center&#8217;s opening ceremony in 2019.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00012.jpg?w=2500" alt="A group of people stand smiling in front of Chase Center, holding a large yellow ribbon with &quot;Ribbon Cutting, September 3, 2019&quot; written on it." class="wp-image-330535"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed joins Golden State Warriors executives and Gov. Gavin Newsom for a ribbon-cutting event at the Chase Center's opening ceremony in 2019.</figcaption></figure>

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: San Francisco police chief William Scott (L) looks on as San Francisco Mayor London Breed speaks during a news conference at the future site of a Transitional Age Youth Navigation Center on January 15, 2020 in San Francisco, California. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced the opening of a new SAFE Navigation center for the homeless at 33 Gough. The opening brings the total number of new shelter beds that are opened, under construction of in development to more than 1,000 before the end of the year.

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed takes a knee for eight minutes and forty six seconds in honor of George Floyd at City Hall on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in San Francisco. Black Lives Matter demonstrations continued in the wake of the death of George Floyd, who was killed in Minneapolis police custody.

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Honorable judge Teri Jackson, left, administers the Mayoral oath of office to London N. Breed, right, in the rotunda at City Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in San Francisco.

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed speaks alongside healthcare leaders to announce the opening of a mass COVID-19 vaccination site at Moscone South in San Francisco, Calif. Thursday, February 4, 2021. The vaccination hub will officially open to Bay Area residents age 65 years and older and health care workers with appointments available on the MyTurn website starting on Friday, Feb. 5th. Moscone Center will initially open at a lower vaccination capacity due to limited vaccine supply. Once adequate vaccine supply is distributed by the state of California, the Moscone Center expects to administer between 7,000 to 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines a day. All vaccinations at Moscone Center will be by appointment only for anyone eligible to receive the vaccine regardless of health coverage.

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Mayor London Breed, left, listens to SFPD Chief Bill Scott at a press conference on Jan. 25, 2022.

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed speaks during Asian Justice Rally, a national rally on the anniversary of the fatal attack on an 84-year-old Thai grandfather Vicha Ratanapakdee, commemorating Ratanapakdee and the victims of anti-Asian violence and racism, on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 in San Francisco's Anza Vista neighborhood.

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Urban Alchemys Rodney Wrice patrols a homeless tent village a block away from San Franciscos City Hall in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, California Thursday January 27, 2022.  Mayor London Breeds efforts to cleanup the Tenderloin neighborhood over the past two years has increased in effort with a her recent State of Emergency.

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Mayor London Breed tours a one bedroom at the 711 Post St. shelter in San Francisco Calif., on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. The building at 711 Post St. has been repurposed and is opening as a shelter for housing homeless residents, according to a news release from Mayor London Breed’s office.

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A composite photo of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin (left) on Monday, June 6, 2022 and San Francisco Mayor London Breed at City Hall in San Francisco, California Wednesday February 9, 2022.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00021.jpg?w=2500" alt="The image shows two people side by side, each in a separate panel. The man on the left looks contemplative, while the woman on the right appears focused." class="wp-image-330548"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chesa Boudin was elected San Francisco District Attorney in November 2019, defeating Mayor Breed-appointed Interim District Attorney&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/heatherknight/article/From-car-break-ins-to-meth-possession-interim-DA-14803848.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Suzy Loftus</a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href="https://patch.com/california/san-francisco/chesa-boudin-claims-victory-sf-district-attorney-race" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a razor-thin margin</a>&nbsp;in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z2fRPRkWvY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ranked-choice voting</a>&nbsp;contest.&nbsp;Boudin was later recalled by San Francisco voters with 55% of voters supporting his removal.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed joins members of rhe NorCal Carpenters Union during an Affordable Homes Now Rally in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

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S.F. Mayor London Breed with new S.F. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins gets a line formed to congratulate her on Friday, July 8, 2022 in San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00023.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a blue outfit speaks into a microphone on a stage, surrounded by a crowd. Another woman in a black suit stands beside her, with a U.S. flag in the background." class="wp-image-330550"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed announces her appointment of Brooke Jenkins as the city&#8217;s new district attorney following Boudin&#8217;s recall in 2022.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00023.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a blue outfit speaks into a microphone on a stage, surrounded by a crowd. Another woman in a black suit stands beside her, with a U.S. flag in the background." class="wp-image-330550"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed announces her appointment of Brooke Jenkins as the city's new district attorney following Boudin's recall in 2022.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00023.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a blue outfit speaks into a microphone on a stage, surrounded by a crowd. Another woman in a black suit stands beside her, with a U.S. flag in the background." class="wp-image-330550"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed announces her appointment of Brooke Jenkins as the city&#8217;s new district attorney following Boudin&#8217;s recall in 2022.</figcaption></figure>

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and San Francisco Mayor London Breed converse as they tour San Francisco's long-delayed Central Subway project on Wednesday, September 8, 2022, in San Francisco.

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00024.jpg?w=2048" alt="Three people in hard hats and safety vests are on a subway. Two are seated on red seats, listening to the third person standing. The environment is modern and professional." class="wp-image-330551"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as they tour the city's long-delayed Central Subway project in 2022.</figcaption></figure>

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Mayor London Breed’s sheds a tear water during a Board of Supervisors meeting held at United Nations Plaza in San Francisco, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The Supervisors and Mayor Breed held the meeting at the plaza to address city issues including the fentanyl and the opioid epidemic.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00026.jpg?w=1500" alt="The image shows a close-up of a person’s face in profile with a tear rolling down their cheek, set against an outdoor background." class="wp-image-330556"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed sheds a tear during a 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting at United Nations Plaza as city leaders discussed the city&#8217;s drug crisis.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00026.jpg?w=1500" alt="The image shows a close-up of a person’s face in profile with a tear rolling down their cheek, set against an outdoor background." class="wp-image-330556"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed sheds a tear during a 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting at United Nations Plaza as city leaders discussed the city's drug crisis.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00026.jpg?w=1500" alt="The image shows a close-up of a person’s face in profile with a tear rolling down their cheek, set against an outdoor background." class="wp-image-330556"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed sheds a tear during a 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting at United Nations Plaza as city leaders discussed the city&#8217;s drug crisis.</figcaption></figure>

San Francisco Mayor London Breed smiles during an interview on Thursday, June 1, 2023, in San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00027.jpg?w=2500" alt="A person in a red suit smiles warmly, seated in a wood-paneled room with flags and framed photos in the background, creating a formal yet inviting atmosphere." class="wp-image-330558"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed is interviewed at her City Hall office in 2023.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed cheers for Supervisor Rafael Mandelman as they advocate for homeless encampment sweeps while gathered outside the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in San Francisco on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Breed and Supervisors Mandelman, Matt Dorsey and Joel Engardio attended to express their opposition to the injunction that restricts the city from clearing encampments.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00029.jpg?w=2500" alt="A group of people, including a woman in a blue suit speaking and clapping, gather with protest signs about homelessness. One sign reads &quot;Homeless Industrial Complex.&quot;" class="wp-image-330561"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed takes part in a demonstration advocating for homeless encampment sweeps outside the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in August 2023.</figcaption></figure>

San Francisco Mayor London Breed speaks at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023. The mayor gave a press conference about the upcoming APEC summit.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00028.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman stands at a podium labeled &quot;APEC 2023 United States&quot; with a San Francisco logo. The setting includes flags and a poster in the background." class="wp-image-330560"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed discusses the upcoming APEC summit at a news conference in October 2023.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed celebrates a 49ers field goal with people at a Super Bowl watch party at the Lookout bar in the Castro District in San Francisco on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. On Sunday, people from around the world watched the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs compete for the NFL championship during Super Bowl LVIII which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00030.jpg?w=2500" alt="Three people celebrate enthusiastically at a bar, wearing red sports apparel. A woman in front cheers with her fist raised, while the others clap and raise arms." class="wp-image-330563"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed celebrates a 49ers field goal at a 2024 Super Bowl watch party at HiTops in the Castro District.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed talks to voters at the blue painted lady on Tuesday July 16, 2024. About 40 people sat inside the blue painted lady for a private town hall event with Mayor London Breed where she made her pitch for reelection and voters asked questions about zoning, downtown, crime, and other problems plaguing the city.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00031.jpg?w=2385" alt="A woman in the foreground gestures while a group of people, including two with visible nametags, attentively sit behind her in a room with a window and cabinet." class="wp-image-330566"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks to voters at the blue Painted Lady house in Alamo Square in July.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed speaks to a crowd of hundreds to announce her re-election campaign inside The Fillmore venue in the Fillmore District of San Francisco on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Mayor London Breed officially kicks off her bid for re-election as Mayor of San Francisco. She will face a crowded field, including Supervisors Aaron Peskin,
Mark Farrell, Daniel Lurie, and Ahsha Safai, who could potentially take her position.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00032-edited.jpg" alt="A woman stands on stage holding a microphone, surrounded by yellow and blue balloons. The backdrop shows the Golden Gate Bridge graphic." class="wp-image-330700"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed announces her reelection campaign in May.</figcaption></figure>

Mayoral candidates (from left) Ahsha Safaí, Daniel Curie, Mayor London Breed and Aaron Peskin onstage at the second mayoral debate, held at UC Law in San Francisco on Monday, June 17th, 2024.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00033.jpg?w=2500" alt="Four people in professional attire are on a stage. Three are seated in chairs, while a woman in a red suit stands speaking. Bottles of water are on tables nearby." class="wp-image-330568"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed answers a question during a mayoral debate at UC Law in San Francisco in June.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed speaks to supporters at Victory Hall in San Francisco on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Breed arrived to speak after initial election results had her trailing behind Daniel Lurie.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00034.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a blue suit speaks to a crowd in a room with a banner featuring her name. People are taking photos and recording with their phones." class="wp-image-330569"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks to supporters at Victory Hall on Tuesday.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed delivers her concession speech OR XXX at City Hall in San Francisco on November 7, 2024. Breed, who was the incumbent candidate, lost out to rival Daniel Lurie.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/w2a8394.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a blue outfit stands at a podium with multiple microphones. She appears to be speaking or addressing an audience in a formal setting." class="wp-image-330634"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed delivers her concession speech Thursday.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed gives a concession speech in Room 200 at City Hall on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Candidate Daniel Lurie beat London Breed to capture the title of Mayor of San Francisco.

Mayor London Breed’s official portrait painted by Elaine Badgley Arnoux in Room 200 at City Hall on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Candidate Daniel Lurie beat London Breed to capture the title of Mayor of San Francisco.

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State Sen. Scott Wiener has introduced a bill meant to close a legal loophole he argues makes it more difficult to prosecute car break-in thieves.&nbsp;

State Sen. Scott Wiener has introduced a bill meant to close a legal loophole he argues makes it more difficult to prosecute car break-in thieves.&nbsp;

<a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB905">SB 905</a>, sponsored by San Francisco Mayor London Breed, is meant to remove what is known as the “locked door loophole” in auto theft cases. Under existing law, prosecutors are required to prove a vehicle was locked, in addition to proving that it was forcibly entered without permission.

<a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB905">SB 905</a>, sponsored by San Francisco Mayor London Breed, is meant to remove what is known as the “locked door loophole” in auto theft cases. Under existing law, prosecutors are required to prove a vehicle was locked, in addition to proving that it was forcibly entered without permission.

Proving a vehicle is locked means that victims must physically come to court to testify, which Wiener said can be an undue burden, particularly for those who temporarily visited San Francisco.

Proving a vehicle is locked means that victims must physically come to court to testify, which Wiener said can be an undue burden, particularly for those who temporarily visited San Francisco.

The bill would eliminate this requirement and make forcible entry into a vehicle with the intent to commit a theft as the trigger for a criminal case of auto burglary, which can be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony.

The bill would eliminate this requirement and make forcible entry into a vehicle with the intent to commit a theft as the trigger for a criminal case of auto burglary, which can be prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony.

Wiener has made two prior efforts to pass similar laws in the past, but both bills died in committee.&nbsp;

Wiener has made two prior efforts to pass similar laws in the past, but both bills died in committee.&nbsp;

“The locked door loophole is nonsensical,” Wiener said in a statement. “A victim of auto burglary should not be asked to testify that they locked the car door. It’s simply not relevant.”

“The locked door loophole is nonsensical,” Wiener said in a statement. “A victim of auto burglary should not be asked to testify that they locked the car door. It’s simply not relevant.”

The proposal comes as San Francisco grapples with a yearslong issue of rampant car break-ins. The city’s car break-in rate has exploded since 2010, outstripping other large California cities.

The proposal comes as San Francisco grapples with a yearslong issue of rampant car break-ins. The city’s car break-in rate has exploded since 2010, outstripping other large California cities.

But elected officials have touted progress made on the issue. According to data on holiday season crime released by the city, San Francisco saw a 17% reduction in motor vehicle theft between Nov. 20 and Jan. 1, compared with the year prior.&nbsp;

But elected officials have touted progress made on the issue. According to data on holiday season crime released by the city, San Francisco saw a 17% reduction in motor vehicle theft between Nov. 20 and Jan. 1, compared with the year prior.&nbsp;

During <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/26/san-francisco-car-break-in-new-law-loophole/">a press conference in October</a> at the Palace of Fine Arts where the proposal was initially unveiled, proponents characterized the bill as a &#8220;commonsense solution.&#8221;

New California car break-in law would close &#8216;loophole&#8217;—the unlocked door defense

During <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/26/san-francisco-car-break-in-new-law-loophole/">a press conference in October</a> at the Palace of Fine Arts where the proposal was initially unveiled, proponents characterized the bill as a "commonsense solution."

During <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/26/san-francisco-car-break-in-new-law-loophole/">a press conference in October</a> at the Palace of Fine Arts where the proposal was initially unveiled, proponents characterized the bill as a &#8220;commonsense solution.&#8221;

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said at the press conference the measure will make it easier to prosecute suspected car thieves and that thieves often work in groups.

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said at the press conference the measure will make it easier to prosecute suspected car thieves and that thieves often work in groups.

&#8220;It&#8217;s become more brazen, more organized,&#8221; Jenkins said. &#8220;They are no longer looking for whether a door is locked; they are using tools to break windows in seconds.&#8221;

"It's become more brazen, more organized," Jenkins said. "They are no longer looking for whether a door is locked; they are using tools to break windows in seconds."

&#8220;It&#8217;s become more brazen, more organized,&#8221; Jenkins said. &#8220;They are no longer looking for whether a door is locked; they are using tools to break windows in seconds.&#8221;

Jenkins said at the time there had been 15,000 reported auto burglaries in 2023 alone.

Jenkins said at the time there had been 15,000 reported auto burglaries in 2023 alone.

At the press conference, Police Chief Bill Scott said the number of reported break-in cases this year, 15,000, is likely an undercount and Wiener&#8217;s measure will be an important part of fighting the problem.

At the press conference, Police Chief Bill Scott said the number of reported break-in cases this year, 15,000, is likely an undercount and Wiener's measure will be an important part of fighting the problem.

At the press conference, Police Chief Bill Scott said the number of reported break-in cases this year, 15,000, is likely an undercount and Wiener&#8217;s measure will be an important part of fighting the problem.

&#8220;We need every available tool to make this problem better,&#8221; Scott said. &#8220;We believe this bill will do that.&#8221;

"We need every available tool to make this problem better," Scott said. "We believe this bill will do that."

&#8220;We need every available tool to make this problem better,&#8221; Scott said. &#8220;We believe this bill will do that.&#8221;

State bill introduced to close unlocked door defense ‘loophole’ in car break-ins

Jennifer Wadsworth

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is in stable condition after a 17-year-old shot him during a broad-daylight robbery Saturday in Union Square, police said.

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is in stable condition after a 17-year-old shot him during a broad-daylight robbery Saturday in Union Square, police said.

Pearsall — a 23-year-old Phoenix native and the 49ers&#8217; first-round pick in the last NFL draft — was walking past 77 Geary St. around 3:30 p.m. when the teenager walked up and pointed a gun at him, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

Pearsall — a 23-year-old Phoenix native and the 49ers' first-round pick in the last NFL draft — was walking past 77 Geary St. around 3:30 p.m. when the teenager walked up and pointed a gun at him, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

Pearsall — a 23-year-old Phoenix native and the 49ers&#8217; first-round pick in the last NFL draft — was walking past 77 Geary St. around 3:30 p.m. when the teenager walked up and pointed a gun at him, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

A struggle ensued that culminated with both Pearsall and the would-be robber getting shot, SFPD Chief Bill Scott told reporters outside San Francisco General Hospital, where the victim and suspect were still hospitalized Saturday evening.

A struggle ensued that culminated with both Pearsall and the would-be robber getting shot, SFPD Chief Bill Scott told reporters outside San Francisco General Hospital, where the victim and suspect were still hospitalized Saturday evening.

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Officers responded &#8220;almost immediately,&#8221; Scott said, and arrested the suspect — a Tracy resident — while he was trying to run away from the crime scene.

Officers responded "almost immediately," Scott said, and arrested the suspect — a Tracy resident — while he was trying to run away from the crime scene.

Officers responded &#8220;almost immediately,&#8221; Scott said, and arrested the suspect — a Tracy resident — while he was trying to run away from the crime scene.

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